PassportsPassport related issues from all countries including USAThu, 21 Mar 2019 18:17:03 +0000Thu, 21 Mar 2019 18:17:03 +0000Passportshttps://forums.immigration.com/
Who has recently applied for US Passport?I need help from you guys..Sun, 24 Feb 2019 18:45:23 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/who-has-recently-applied-for-us-passport-i-need-help-from-you-guys.340059/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/who-has-recently-applied-for-us-passport-i-need-help-from-you-guys.340059/invalid@example.com (Quim Jo)Quim JoHi everyone !! Does anyone have an idea about current/recent US passport application timelines. I applied for mine here in Las Vegas area on November 28,2018. I was wondering has anyone here applied for their passport lately because it bothers me a lot especially the US Government Shutdown started at December 22,2018 until January 25,2019...When I call them and check my status online it is still shows the same since last week.If you applied for both a U.S. Passport Book and a U.S...

Who has recently applied for US Passport?I need help from you guys..]]>4498a passport impound indiaSun, 24 Feb 2019 04:13:02 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/498a-passport-impound-india.337921/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/498a-passport-impound-india.337921/invalid@example.com (suman1698)suman1698i got a notice that my passport will be impounded in regards to case 498a in India. what happens when a passport gets impounded.
1) Does the VISA stamp on my passport becomes in valid?
2) Do i need to get a new passport?
3) Do i need to get a new visa stamp?]]>1Would i be eligible for a American passport?Wed, 20 Feb 2019 09:37:17 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/would-i-be-eligible-for-a-american-passport.339951/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/would-i-be-eligible-for-a-american-passport.339951/invalid@example.com (Andz1703)Andz1703HI all my mother is a American citizen and i'm a British citizen but i wish to move over to the states to be with my family would be eligible for a American passport? Also if i am successful would my wife be able to live with me in the US whilst waiting for her green card?

Any advice would be greatly received.

Thanks]]>7Green card holder travelling with US citizen minorSun, 10 Feb 2019 19:41:43 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/green-card-holder-travelling-with-us-citizen-minor.339906/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/green-card-holder-travelling-with-us-citizen-minor.339906/invalid@example.com (trajektorie)trajektorieHi, I have been a green card holder for 5 years (with German passport, not applying for US citizenship yet) and need to travel to Germany for a few days with my 4-year old daughter who only has a US passport. Could there be any problems getting back into the US under these circumstances?]]>3US embassy asked me to apply for a first time US passport -went to the US with an ri 2 visa when i was 7,Thu, 31 Jan 2019 02:00:46 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/us-embassy-asked-me-to-apply-for-a-first-time-us-passport-went-to-the-us-with-an-ri-2-visa-when-i-was-7.339247/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/us-embassy-asked-me-to-apply-for-a-first-time-us-passport-went-to-the-us-with-an-ri-2-visa-when-i-was-7.339247/invalid@example.com (mdzpm)mdzpm-I was born to a naturalized US citizen mom in the Philippines (no birth of abroad filed) she naturalized when she was 8-my grandpa was in the US navy

-Went to the US under Ri2 visa when i was 7 y/0 as an immigrant 1997
I did not acquire because mom lacked requirements of duration of stay in the US before I was born

-Dad Naturalized US citizen when I was 8y/o immigrant minor in 1998 - he never petitioned me cause he didnt know i could become a citizen immediately
-Elementary in California...

US embassy asked me to apply for a first time US passport -went to the US with an ri 2 visa when i was 7,]]>8Is the tracking passport website usually wrong?Tue, 15 Jan 2019 08:41:44 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/is-the-tracking-passport-website-usually-wrong.339241/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/is-the-tracking-passport-website-usually-wrong.339241/invalid@example.com (Sb12three)Sb12threeHello,
My brother and I applied for passports via the A CCA 2000. We sent off our additional documents and the embassy received them December 27th.

We have not been given any tracking information regarding our passports however I found this website passportstatus. state.gov

Typed in both our details and they originally said processing, checked back a few days later and received an email that they have finished processing and are being mailed to us.

Is this a real website? My brother has...

Is the tracking passport website usually wrong?]]>2Lost passport while waiting for fingerprintWed, 28 Nov 2018 20:35:10 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/lost-passport-while-waiting-for-fingerprint.338845/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/lost-passport-while-waiting-for-fingerprint.338845/invalid@example.com (hulkar1234)hulkar1234I have lost my passport. and applied for asylum in pennsylvania, after 2 weeks i have an appointment for taking fingerprint will i have concern if i provide only copy of my passport and second question is can apply for driver license with application receipt and copy of my passport?]]>1Indian address proof is giving me hard timeSat, 17 Nov 2018 05:00:50 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/indian-address-proof-is-giving-me-hard-time.338722/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/indian-address-proof-is-giving-me-hard-time.338722/invalid@example.com (My_wayz)My_wayzHello Everyone, I am trying to fill out the application for the re-issue of the Indian passport in USA. Now they require permanent Indian address to be mentioned and also its proof.

I grew up in USA as I came here as a kid. I am a permanent resident here and have never been back home in India and don't really have any home in India. I do have an old Indian address mentioned on my previous passports. I can mention that but I don't really live there and I have no bank account, or adhar card...

Indian address proof is giving me hard time]]>0Names on Passport and Visa Swapped !!Sat, 08 Sep 2018 14:03:22 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/names-on-passport-and-visa-swapped.312940/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/names-on-passport-and-visa-swapped.312940/invalid@example.com (sappenn)sappennHi,
I am planning to call my parents to US in May.
However, there is an issue regarding my mothers name in her passport and the tourist visa.

In my mothers passport,

SURNAME - BLANK
GIVEN NAME - XXX

whereas in her Visa, it says

GIVEN NAME - FNU
SURNAME - XXX

Would this be an issue at the customs ?Are any changes required to the passport.

I did some minimal research and some ppl say that when a particular name in a passport is without a surname, the...

I'd like to share an experience of applying for US passport of my spouse;
His dad obtained US citizen when my spouse was 13, at that time he lived in abroad (UK) but his dad's lived in US. My spouse received his GC when he was 18 and 10 months and has lived in US since then.

He tried to apply N-400 after held the green card cat.IR7 for more than 5 years [The online application won't let him]
So he tried applying N-600 instead and the application was received at local office...

Apply passport without citizenship cert. [combination docs. requested]]]>6i want to travel to France.Thu, 10 May 2018 13:23:13 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/i-want-to-travel-to-france.337170/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/i-want-to-travel-to-france.337170/invalid@example.com (ethardsdaisy92)ethardsdaisy92Hello everyone. I intend to travel to France next week. But my visa amost expired next month. Can I extend my visa at France. How much does it cost? Thank you very much.]]>2Tax clearance for traveling with a Asylee Travel documentSun, 22 Apr 2018 02:06:13 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/tax-clearance-for-traveling-with-a-asylee-travel-document.336461/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/tax-clearance-for-traveling-with-a-asylee-travel-document.336461/invalid@example.com (Luis Marquez)Luis MarquezHello Everyone,

I'm a green card holder and just got my Asylee travel document. Inside there's some information saying I should get some kind of tax certificate before leaving the country. Has anybody traveling with this document done this?. If so, how is the process on getting that certificate? How long does it take? I'm traveling to Spain in August and Would like to do it ASAP but I'm not being very lucky finding info online.

Any responses would be greatly appreciated, thanks!!]]>2Traveling with Refugee travel document close to expiration dateSun, 22 Apr 2018 02:03:53 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/traveling-with-refugee-travel-document-close-to-expiration-date.336641/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/traveling-with-refugee-travel-document-close-to-expiration-date.336641/invalid@example.com (Luis Marquez)Luis MarquezI'm a permanent resident as a result of being granted asylum in the US. I have a refugee travel document which expires in May 2018. I'm traveling this summer (August 2017) and have another travel plan in March 2018 for just a couple of weeks. March is just two months before expiration date and I'll be back before that, I wanted to know if I can I travel during the whole year validity of my travel document as long as I come back before exp date ?
Anyone has done...

Traveling with Refugee travel document close to expiration date]]>2Dual Citizenship; Can I enter the U.S with my expired passport??Fri, 20 Apr 2018 21:53:42 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dual-citizenship-can-i-enter-the-u-s-with-my-expired-passport.337588/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dual-citizenship-can-i-enter-the-u-s-with-my-expired-passport.337588/invalid@example.com (cbnyre)cbnyreI currently live in Ecuador and have an active Ecuadorian passport.
I wanted to travel back home (New York - Born and raised) and settle certain legal issues.
Because of these issues, I cannot renew my passport until it is resolved.

My question is - Can I enter the US with my Ecuadorian passport and my expired USA passport as proof of US Citizenship?

My minor son's (10yrs) US passport will expire in a few days time (I was waiting for the Bangalore outreach program - but they have not been active since Nov 2017).
My son has a valid OCI card, issued in 2017. Me and my wife are both based in India (Bangalore)
My son's US passport at the age of 5, was renewed at the Bangalore outreach program itself.

I have the following questions
1. Can I apply for the minor US passport, post expiry, at US consulate, Chennai? (Is there any...

Expired US minor passport and OCI]]>0renew passportWed, 31 Jan 2018 16:57:39 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/renew-passport.336976/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/renew-passport.336976/invalid@example.com (immi176)immi176Hello,
My mom's US passport is expiring soon. What is the easiest most convenient way to renew it?. Where to go to renew it?. Can it be done at the US post offices?.]]>6Canadian passport or Indian passportThu, 11 Jan 2018 10:25:50 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/canadian-passport-or-indian-passport.337083/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/canadian-passport-or-indian-passport.337083/invalid@example.com (ganpat)ganpatHello,

Would like to know if we file for family base gc base on our indian passport or wait till we get Canadian passport ( wait 6 months). Any advantages or disadvantages.

Also suppose we file family base GC on current indian passport and later change our passport to Canadian. Is it possible change passport while your application is in process?

Thank]]>3Proving citizenshipMon, 23 Oct 2017 18:02:10 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/proving-citizenship.336795/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/proving-citizenship.336795/invalid@example.com (gymgirl)gymgirlMy wife is trying to apply for a passport but is being told she needs proof that she is a citizen. All she has is the original passport that her mother used when she entered with her when she was 6 years old. The passport has alien registration numbers for both and an extract of entry of birth for her. Both her parents are now deceased. She has been here 37 years. What documentation do we need and how can we obtain them?]]>7Replace Belarusian passportTue, 26 Sep 2017 18:34:46 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/replace-belarusian-passport.336847/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/replace-belarusian-passport.336847/invalid@example.com (UkTexan9)UkTexan9My partner recently had her passport destroyed (by our dogs) and also her green card. We were planning on traveling at Christmas to the UK / Belarus but we have been told it can take over 3 months to replace a passport. Does anyone know if there is a way to expedite the process? And how hard is it to replace a Green card. We have the original passport and green card (all be it a bit chewed up).
Thanks]]>1Dilemma: Traveling aboard soon and also becoming a US CitizenMon, 11 Sep 2017 14:10:17 +0000https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dilemma-traveling-aboard-soon-and-also-becoming-a-us-citizen.336780/
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dilemma-traveling-aboard-soon-and-also-becoming-a-us-citizen.336780/invalid@example.com (rvpals)rvpalsHi All

My wife is going to become a naturalized US Citizen very soon and by estimation, around the time she swears in as a US Citizen is when she needs to travel aboard.

She's traveling to Spain for a few days during that time. She's very likely have already completed her oath and become a citizen. However, by the time she took the oath and try to apply for a US Passport, there might not be enough time to get the US Passport.